Haven of Northern Virginia 4606 Ravensworth Rd, Annandale, VA, 22003

In person, phone or on line indiviual support support intended for those who have lost a loved one.
Haven is a nonprofit, nonsectarian community organization of trained volunteers that offers emotional support to the bereaved, the seriously ill, the dying and to their families and friends. Haven also provides education to the community about the needs of those who are grieving.
Since September 1976 Haven volunteers have helped individuals work through their grief, offering comfort and support by sharing insights, resources and techniques that encourage recovery and healing. Haven offers individual support to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Support is conducted by trained volunteers, not therapists. No cost to meet with a volunteer. Individual support is offered daily Monday to Friday. Please contact Haven for more information.
Call 703-941-7000
Email: havenofnova@verizon.net

Local Event: Individual Grief Support

Annandale

Virginia

Individual Grief Support

Monday January 6, 2025: In person, phone or on line indiviual support support intended for those who have lost a loved one.
Haven is a...

George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, 22003

Get a fresh taste of philosophy along with some good discussion and light refreshments. Adults.
REGISTER for this free event: <a href="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/12483208" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/12483208">Socrates Café - Fairfax Library Calendar</a>. 
Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request. Call (703) 256-3800 ext. 4 or TTY (703) 324-8365.
For more great activities and discussions, visit <a href="https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events/">Fairfax County Public Library events online</a>.

Local Event: Socrates Café

Socrates Café

Monday January 6, 2025: Get a fresh taste of philosophy along with some good discussion and light refreshments. Adults.
REGISTER for this...

Relax and refocus without the stress of commuting
REGISTER for this free virtual event with Fairfax County Public Library: <a href="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/13261953" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/13261953">Begin the New Year with the Healing Power of Meditation - Fairfax Library Calendar</a>
As we enter the New Year, we have an opportunity to look back at the things we want to continue to experience and those that we don’t. Sangeeta Sinha, MBA and M. Ed will lead an interactive workshop where we will practice techniques to reduce stress and bring joy into your daily routine. Adults.
REGISTER for this free virtual event with Fairfax County Public Library: <a href="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/13261953" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/13261953">Begin the New Year with the Healing Power of Meditation - Fairfax Library Calendar</a>
Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request. Call (703) 256-3800 ext. 4 or TTY (703) 324-8365.
For more great activities and discussions, visit <a href="https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events/">Fairfax County Public Library events online</a>.
Facilitator Bio: Sangeeta Sinha strongly believes in incorporating meditation into one's daily life to attain peace and joy. She has been a teacher of computer science, math and information technology and has taught this to school and college students in India, Saudi Arabia and America. She has been active in teaching children how to meditate, conducting meditation workshops both for the general public as well as for colleagues at work. Sangeeta holds an MBA and M.Ed., from Wright State University. She has a daughter and son and plays sitar as a hobby.

Local Event: Begin the New Year with the Healing Power of Meditation (virtual)

Begin the New Year with the Healing Power of...

Monday January 6, 2025: Relax and refocus without the stress of commuting
REGISTER for this free virtual event with Fairfax County Public...

Begin the New Year with the Healing Power of Meditation (virtual)

Join the George Mason Regional Library TAB to share ideas to improve teen programming, enjoy activities and earn volunteer credit. Grades 7-12.
REGISTER at:&nbsp;<a href="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/13397295" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - Fairfax Library Calendar</a><a href="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/12483208" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/12483208"></a>. 
Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request. Call (703) 256-3800 ext. 4 or TTY (703) 324-8365.
For more great activities and discussions, visit <a href="https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events/">Fairfax County Public Library events online</a>.

Local Event: Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Tuesday January 7, 2025: Join the George Mason Regional Library TAB to share ideas to improve teen programming, enjoy activities and earn...

Zoom

The Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia, <a href="https://llinova.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://llinova.org/</a>, a learning group for adults over 50, will hold its next virtual Forum on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. The speaker will be David Tucker, Director of Development for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF); he will speak about efforts to protect the Bay and save its wildlife. The program is free and open to the public by registering on the LLI website <a href="https://www.llinova.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.llinova.org</a>, clicking on Events and Calendar, and scrolling down to January 8, <a href="https://llinova.org/courses/event-calendar/#!event/2025/1/8/january-8-zoom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://llinova.org/courses/event-calendar/#!event/2025/1/8/january-8-zoom</a>. Those registered will receive a link to Zoom. This program is part of the LLI’s monthly Forum Series held the first Wednesday of each month. LLI also provides more than 130 classes, programs and excursions a year to its members. More information on membership in LLI is available on LLI's website www.llinova.org. Any questions, please e-mail LLI at <a href="mailto:admin@llinova.org">admin@llinova.org</a>.

Local Event: Chesapeake Bay Foundation Director to Speak at January 8 LLI Forum

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Director to Speak at...

Wednesday January 8, 2025: The Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia, https://llinova.org/, a learning group for adults over 50, will...

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Director to Speak at January 8 LLI Forum

George Mason Regional Library

Eclectic selections of marvelous movies monthly 
Start the New Year with films featuring benevolent aliens. First up, a screening of "Arrival" (2016) starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker. Rated PG-13. 1 hour 56 minutes. Adults.
Summary: "Arrival" is a gripping science fiction drama that challenges humanity’s understanding of life, language and time. When mysterious alien spacecraft land around the world, expert linguist Dr. Louise Banks is tasked with the daunting mission of decoding their enigmatic language. As she ventures deeper into the alien psyche, she uncovers secrets that could alter the fabric of human existence. With its blend of suspense, emotional depth and mind-bending revelations, "Arrival" is an unforgettable exploration of connection and the mysteries that transcend our reality.
No registration. More information: <a href="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/13259753" title="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/13259753" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow">Oddball Cinema - "Arrival" - Fairfax Library Calendar</a>
Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request. Call (703) 256-3800 ext. 4 or TTY (703) 324-8365.
For more great activities and discussions, visit <a href="https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events/" title="http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow">Fairfax County Public Library events online</a>.

Local Event: Oddball Cinema: Arrival

Oddball Cinema: Arrival

Wednesday January 8, 2025: Eclectic selections of marvelous movies monthly
Start the New Year with films featuring benevolent aliens. First up,...

REGISTER for this free event with Fairfax County Public Library: <a href="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/12409249" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/12409249"></a><a href="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/12409272" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/12409274" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chair Yoga for Adults</a>
This class will enable you to enjoy a yoga practice with the poses you love. Using a chair for support, you will learn joint-freeing moves and how to adapt your practice to do sun salutations and other poses with ease and confidence. Options are given for different ability levels. Appropriate for students with or without prior yoga experience. Sessions are taught by a certified yoga instructor. Please wear movement-friendly clothing. Registration required. Adults.
REGISTER for this free event: <a href="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/12409249" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/12409249"></a><a href="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/12409272" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/12409274" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chair Yoga for Adults - Fairfax County Public Library</a>
Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request. Call (703) 256-3800 ext. 4 or TTY (703) 324-8365.
For more great activities and discussions, visit <a href="https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events/">Fairfax County Public Library events online</a>.

Local Event: Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga

Saturday January 11, 2025: REGISTER for this free event with Fairfax County Public Library: Chair Yoga for Adults
This class will enable you to...

Haven is a nonprofit, nonsectarian community organization of trained volunteers that offers emotional support to the bereaved, the seriously ill, the dying and to their families and friends. Haven also provides education to the community about the needs of those who are grieving.
Since September 1976 Haven volunteers have helped individuals work through their grief, offering comfort and support by sharing insights, resources and techniques that encourage recovery and healing. Support is conducted by trained volunteers, not therapists. This group is intended for those who have lost a loved one via suicide. Group meets the 2nd Saturday of each month. No cost to attend. Drop ins welcome. Please contact Haven for more information.
Call 703-941-7000
Email: havenofnova@verizon.net

Local Event: Suicide Loss Support Group (Drop In)

Suicide Loss Support Group (Drop In)

Saturday January 11, 2025: Haven is a nonprofit, nonsectarian community organization of trained volunteers that offers emotional support to the...

Craft Gallery of Artisans United

Polymer - The Slab Technique - Beginner/Intermediate 
<ul><li>Learn how to use the 'slab' technique to make a repeating pattern on polymer.</li><li>Students will use basic polymer techniques to decorate a base piece of polymer and create two finished pieces.</li><li>Finished pieces can be earrings, covers for Nivea tins, or zipper pulls.</li><li>Class size limit of 10</li><li>Cost $10</li><li>Pre-registration required. Visit the Craft Gallery or call 703-941-0202 to register.</li></ul>

Local Event: Class--Polymer: The Slab Technique

Class--Polymer: The Slab Technique

Saturday January 11, 2025: Polymer - The Slab Technique - Beginner/Intermediate
Learn how to use the 'slab' technique to make a repeating...

The <a href="https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/memory-depot" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/memory-depot">Memory Depot</a> is a do-it-yourself place to&nbsp;digitize a variety of materials. Join staff for a look at the equipment and learn about how you can make back-ups of precious original photos or convert old formats to something you can actually watch and listen to. No registration. Adults.
Digitize/convert the following formats:
<ul><li>Photographic prints, negatives and slides</li><li>Scrapbooks and other documents</li><li>VHS and VHS-C video cassettes</li><li>Audio cassettes</li><li>3.5" Floppy disks</li><li>SDs and micro-SDs</li></ul>
Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request. Call (703) 256-3800 (option 4) or TTY (703) 324-8365.
For more great events and activities, visit Fairfax County Public Library <a href="https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events">events online</a>.

Local Event: Memory Depot Orientation: Digitize Your Stuff

Memory Depot Orientation: Digitize Your Stuff

Saturday January 11, 2025: The Memory Depot is a do-it-yourself place to&nbsp;digitize a variety of materials. Join staff for a look at the...

Practice and improve your English with a volunteer. Tuesdays 1/14, 1/21 and 1/28. No registration. Adults welcome!
Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request. Call 703-256-3800 ext. 4 or TTY 703-324-8365.
For more great activities and discussions, visit <a href="https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events/">Fairfax County Public Library events online</a>.
Related LibGuide: <a href="https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/c.php?g=713491" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">English Language Learning by Fairfax County Public Library (Admin)</a>

Local Event: English Conversation Practice

English Conversation Practice

Tuesday January 14, 2025: Practice and improve your English with a volunteer. Tuesdays 1/14, 1/21 and 1/28. No registration. Adults...

Practice and improve your English with a volunteer. Wednesdays 1/15, 1/22 and 1/29. No registration. Adults welcome!
Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request. Call (703) 256-3800 ext. 4 or TTY (703)&nbsp;324-8365.
For more great activities and discussions, visit <a href="https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events/">Fairfax County Public Library events online</a>.
Related LibGuide: <a href="https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/c.php?g=713491" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">English Language Learning by Fairfax County Public Library (Admin)</a>

Wednesday January 15, 2025: Practice and improve your English with a volunteer. Wednesdays 1/15, 1/22 and 1/29. No registration. Adults...

Haven is a nonprofit, nonsectarian community organization of trained volunteers that offers emotional support to the bereaved, the seriously ill, the dying and to their families and friends. Haven also provides education to the community about the needs of those who are grieving.
Since September 1976 Haven volunteers have helped individuals work through their grief, offering comfort and support by sharing insights, resources and techniques that encourage recovery and healing. This workshop s intended for those grieving the loss of a parent. Support is conducted by trained volunteers, not therapists. No cost to attend. Space is limited. Registration is required. Please contact Haven for more information.
Call 703-941-7000
Email: havenofnova@verizon.net

Local Event: Parent Loss Workshop

Parent Loss Workshop

Saturday January 18, 2025: Haven is a nonprofit, nonsectarian community organization of trained volunteers that offers emotional support to the...

Sleepy Hollow Preschool

For over 75 years, children in Annandale have been learning through play at Sleepy Hollow Preschool!
Please join Sleepy Hollow Preschool for an Open House on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 9:30am! Guided tours with current parents (9:30-10:15am) will be followed by a leadership presentation/ Q&amp;A (10:15-10:45am). No RSVP necessary and children are welcome to attend. Applications will be accepted for the upcoming school year. Email info@sleepyhollowpreschool.org with any questions and find more info at sleepyhollowpreschool.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
Founded in 1949, Sleepy Hollow Preschool (SHPS) is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)3, independent, parent cooperative preschool serving Northern Virginia. Over its 70+ years in operation, SHPS has earned a reputation as an outstanding educational setting for preschool age children. It has received numerous awards for its program and members of its teaching staff. SHPS is non-sectarian and includes children of all abilities. As a cooperative preschool, SHPS involves parents in their children’s first educational experiences. It has created a community of staff and members committed to providing the very best in preschool education to children, ages 2 - 5.
A few open spots for the 2024-25 school year remain. Email info@sleepyhollowpreschool.org to request a tour!

Local Event: Preschool Open House

Preschool Open House

Wednesday January 22, 2025: For over 75 years, children in Annandale have been learning through play at Sleepy Hollow Preschool!
Please join...

Cinema Arts Theatres

Awarding-Winning Giants Rising Directed by the acclaimed Lisa Landers a Climate Action NOW Monthly Film Festival Film
IMBd: Journey into the heart of America's most iconic forests. GIANTS RISING reveals the secrets and the saga of the coast redwoods—the tallest and among the oldest living beings on Earth.
It's an epic tale that explores the wonders of these silent giants and our dramatic, ever-evolving relationship with them. Living links to the past, redwoods also hold powers that may play a role in our future, including their ability to withstand fire and capture carbon, to offer clues about longevity, and even to enhance our own well-being.
How do they do it—and how will redwoods keep working their magic as they're pushed to their limits?
Through the voices of biologists, artists, Native peoples and others racing to understand and safeguard these trees, GIANTS RISING reveals the scientific wonders of redwoods, our deep cultural ties to them, and efforts to help these iconic forests overcome the legacy of logging that nearly wiped them out. It's a story that offers lessons about resilience and connection, and the promise of solutions that will help us ALL rise up from the past and face the challenges that lay ahead.
LISA LANDERS: For more than two decades, Lisa has been developing and creating award-winning programs for television and museums such as the Smithsonian Channel, PBS/KQED, National Geographic Television, Discovery, the American Museum of Natural History, and Mexico City’s Papalote Museo del Niño. We're thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase Lisa's work through our Monthly Film Festival.
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<a href="https://youtu.be/F9cX1v9zLdU?si=GEVt4mX82DepwKvI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="https://youtu.be/F9cX1v9zLdU?si=GEVt4mX82DepwKvI">Check out the TRAILER!</a>
PLEASE DON'T BE LATE, you don't want to miss the exciting Opener!
7:00 PM | OPENER, Supervisor James Walkinshaw of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Chairman of Fairfax County Environment Committee 7:15 PM | FILM SCREENING promptly begins (we're excited to include the 2 minute prelude screening of Tides of Change in lieu of trailers; you'll LOVE IT) 8:40- 9:30 PM | PANEL DISCUSSION Q&amp;A <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/FarmerPigProductions" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="https://www.youtube.com/user/FarmerPigProductions">FARMER PIG PRODUCTIONS YouTube Channel</a> will be on site to film audience reactions following the event.
LET'S MAKE 2025 the YEAR OF MAJOR TREE PLANTING in NORTHERN VIRGINIA! Can we break records?
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🌱SPECIAL GUEST Opening Remarks: SUPERVISOR JAMES WALKINSHAW is a lifelong resident of northern Virginia with over 15 years of public sector experience. He began his second term on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in January 2024 and serves as Chairman of the Environmental Committee and the Legislative Committee. During his first term, he advocated for the Fairfax County Plastic Bag Tax and initiatives to phase out gas-powered lawn equipment. He continues to focus on aligning transportation plans with climate change efforts and improving energy efficiency and natural resources in the County.
🌱Bring your own EMPTY drink and popcorn containers (that you can use to buy a drink and popcorn at Cinema Arts Theatres concession stand) to help make this a WASTE FREE event.
JOIN US for another one of our awesome FREE events through our Monthly Monday Film Festival series that runs from January-April and September-December each year.<a href="https://climateactionnow.solutions/can-film-festival/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="https://climateactionnow.solutions/can-film-festival/"> CLICK HERE</a> to <a href="https://climateactionnow.solutions/can-film-festival/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="https://climateactionnow.solutions/can-film-festival/">CHECK OUT</a> our 2025 Monthly Film Festival lineup schedule.
If the seats become fully booked, and there's a waitlist, please show up at the door anyway. There are usually enough no-shows for everyone who shows up at the door to get in.
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🌱OUR AWESOME PANEL: ・BRIAN KEIGHTLEY has served as the Director of the Urban Forest Management Division for Fairfax County since 2018.&nbsp;
・JIM MCGLONE&nbsp; is retired from 17 years as an Urban Forest Conservationist with the Virginia Department of Forestry in Northern Virginia.&nbsp;
・INES NEDELCOVIC, Virginia Master Naturalist.&nbsp;
・MADDIE BRIGHT, Executive Director, Earth Sangha. M
🌱MODERATOR: ・ELISA SOLOMON is the official 2025 Climate Action NOW Monthly Film Festival's Moderator. Elisa is Project Coordinator at the Fairfax Food Council.&nbsp;

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🌱EVENT SPONSOR: Climate Action NOW (CAN) 501c3. EVENT PARTNERS: Network NOVA, TRACE-The Zero Waste Store in Vienna, Climate &amp; Clean Energy Working Group, and Go Electric DMV.

Local Event: FREE! | GIANTS RISING Film Screening & Panel Discussion | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fairfax City

FREE! | GIANTS RISING Film Screening & Panel...

Monday January 27, 2025: 
Awarding-Winning Giants RisingDirected by the acclaimed Lisa Landersa Climate Action NOW Monthly Film Festival...

FREE! | GIANTS RISING Film Screening & Panel Discussion | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Curious about preschool? Start your search with Sleepy Hollow Preschool! Now enrolling children 2-5 years old for the 2025-26 school year. Email info@sleepyhollowpreschool.org to schedule a tour!
See school in action:<a href="https://youtu.be/jMNsBZDZIhk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://youtu.be/jMNsBZDZIhk</a>
Founded in 1949, Sleepy Hollow Preschool (SHPS) is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)3, independent, parent cooperative preschool serving Northern Virginia. Over its 70+ years in operation, SHPS has earned a reputation as an outstanding educational setting for preschool age children. It has received numerous awards for its program and members of its teaching staff. SHPS is non-sectarian and includes children of all abilities. As a cooperative preschool, SHPS involves parents in their children’s first educational experiences. It has created a community of staff and members committed to providing the very best in preschool education to children, ages 2 - 5.

Local Event: Preschool-Now Enrolling!

Preschool-Now Enrolling!

Saturday February 1, 2025: Curious about preschool? Start your search with Sleepy Hollow Preschool! Now enrolling children 2-5 years old for the...

In person, phone or on line individual support&nbsp; intended for those who have lost a loved one.
Haven is a nonprofit, nonsectarian community organization of trained volunteers that offers emotional support to the bereaved, the seriously ill, the dying and to their families and friends. Haven also provides education to the community about the needs of those who are grieving.
Since September 1976 Haven volunteers have helped individuals work through their grief, offering comfort and support by sharing insights, resources and techniques that encourage recovery and healing. Haven offers individual support to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Support is conducted by trained volunteers, not therapists. No cost to meet with a volunteer. Individual support is offered daily Monday to Friday. Please contact Haven for more information.
Call 703-941-7000
Email: havenofnova@verizon.net

Monday February 3, 2025: In person, phone or on line individual support&nbsp; intended for those who have lost a loved one.
Haven is a...

The Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia, <a href="https://llinova.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://llinova.org/</a>, a learning group for adults over 50, will hold its next virtual Forum on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The speaker will be Michael Stewart whose grandfather was a warden at the infamous Alcatraz Prison, the “island of many mistakes” in San Francisco Bay. Having learned much from his grandfather’s stories, Stewart will share perspectives about the “Rock” – inmates, staff, families, escape attempts, and more. The Zoom program is free and open to the public by registering on the LLI website <a href="https://www.llinova.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.llinova.org</a>, clicking on Classes and Events, and scrolling down the calendar to February 5, 2025, <a href="https://llinova.org/courses/course-event-list/#!event/2025/2/5/february-5-zoom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://llinova.org/courses/course-event-list/#!event/2025/2/5/february-5-zoom</a>. Those registered will receive a link to Zoom. This program is part of the LLI’s monthly Forum Series held the first Wednesday of each month. LLI also provides more than 130 classes, programs and excursions a year to its members. More information on membership in LLI is available on LLI's website www.llinova.org. Any questions, please e-mail LLI at <a href="mailto:admin@llinova.org">admin@llinova.org</a>.

Local Event: Living on Alcatraz Island, February 5, 2025 LLI Forum

Living on Alcatraz Island, February 5, 2025 LLI...

Wednesday February 5, 2025: The Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia, https://llinova.org/, a learning group for adults over 50, will...

Living on Alcatraz Island, February 5, 2025 LLI Forum

Capital Baptist Church is a satellite host for the 2025 Legacy Grandparenting Summit and you don't want to miss it. This is the only national conference on Christian Grandparenting. This year's conference theme is For This Purpose. Here at Capital, we are all about finding purpose. Join us to see the impact of awakening christian grandparents to the biblical responsibilities they have to pass on faith and equip them with effective tools to do so.&nbsp;

Local Event: Legacy Grandparenting Summit 2025

Legacy Grandparenting Summit 2025

Friday February 21, 2025: Capital Baptist Church is a satellite host for the 2025 Legacy Grandparenting Summit and you don't want to miss it....

Awarding-Winning BUILT TO LAST: BUYER BEWARE Directed/Produced by the acclaimed George Siegel a Climate Action NOW Monthly Film Festival Film
Climate Disasters &amp; the Insurance Companies, JOIN US for a discussion with the experts.
Built to Last: Buyer Beware is a compelling documentary that delves into the issue of poorly constructed homes and their far-reaching consequences on homeowners and communities. Narrated by award winning actor Dylan Baker, the film exposes the negligence and lack of accountability within the building industry, presenting a stark contrast between homes that fail under stress and those that stand the test of time, and how insurance companies factor into this crisis.
Through interviews with experts, builders, and affected homeowners, Built to Last: Buyer Beware not only highlights the flaws in the current system but also provides valuable insights and solutions for future homebuyers and policymakers. The documentary aims to educate viewers, empower consumers, and advocate for higher standards in home construction to ensure safer, more durable living environments for all as weather extremes become more common.
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<a href="https://youtu.be/s0bXnHLY8cc?feature=shared" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="https://youtu.be/s0bXnHLY8cc?feature=shared">Check out the TRAILER!</a>
PLEASE DON'T BE LATE, you don't want to miss the exciting Opener!
7:00 PM | OPENER, George Siegel, Director/Producer of Built to Last 7:15 PM | FILM SCREENING promptly begins (we're excited to include the 2 minute prelude screening of Tides of Change in lieu of trailers; you'll LOVE IT) 8:30- 9:30 PM | PANEL DISCUSSION Q&amp;A <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/FarmerPigProductions" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="https://www.youtube.com/user/FarmerPigProductions">FARMER PIG PRUDUCTIONS YouTube Channel</a> will be on site to film audience reactions following the event.
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/built-to-last-buyer-beware-mon-feb-24-screening-discussion-free-tickets-1114078371399?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BOOK SEATS NOW</a> before sold out!
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🌱Bring your own EMPTY drink and popcorn containers (that you can use to buy a drink and popcorn at Cinema Arts Theatres concession stand) to help make this a WASTE FREE event.
JOIN US for another one of our awesome FREE events through our Monthly Monday Film Festival series that runs from January-April and September-December each year.<a href="https://climateactionnow.solutions/can-film-festival/" rel="nofollow" title="https://climateactionnow.solutions/can-film-festival/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://climateactionnow.solutions/can-film-festival/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1735767057167000&amp;usg=AOvVaw28JqTlGS7C4WhtSo0mvSFP"> CLICK HERE</a> to <a href="https://climateactionnow.solutions/can-film-festival/" rel="nofollow" title="https://climateactionnow.solutions/can-film-festival/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://climateactionnow.solutions/can-film-festival/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1735767057167000&amp;usg=AOvVaw28JqTlGS7C4WhtSo0mvSFP">CHECK OUT</a> our 2025 Monthly Film Festival lineup schedule.
If the seats become fully booked, and there's a waitlist, please show up at the door anyway. There are usually enough no-shows for everyone who shows up at the door to get in.
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LOOK WH'S COMING TO FAIRFAX!&nbsp;OUR AWESOME PANEL: 🌱GEORGE SIEGAL, Filmmaker, podcaster, former local news reporter and weathercaster George Siegal's first-hand encounters with families victimized by natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, and earthquakes inspired him to produce and direct a new cutting-edge documentary, Built to Last: Buyer Beware. The film addresses the issue of poorly constructed homes and the consequences for homowners and communities. The film exposes the consequences of the problem while showcasing examples of well-built structures. Topics of Expertise: How to tackle the challenges of homeownership. What you absolutely need to think about before you buy or rent a home. Quick and easy ways to safeguard your home from any natural disaster. Things you need to do to prepare for disasters. How to know if your home was built the right way and what to do if it wasn’t.
🌱ROB MOORE is the Director of Flooding Solutions within the Climate Adaptation Division of the Natural Resources Defense Council. Moore works to address water-related impacts that result from climate change, particularly the escalating risks of flooding and the effects of sea level rise. The team he leads primarily focuses on issues related to flood insurance, building and land use standards, disclosure of flood risks, and how to improve assistance to people who need to relocate to higher ground. Rob is in the film Built to Last: Buyer Beware.
🌱Stay tuned 3rd panelist will soon be announced
MODERATOR:
🌱ELISA SOLOMON is the official 2025 Climate Action NOW Monthly Film Festival's Moderator. Elisa is Project Coordinator at the Fairfax Food Council. She holds a Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in food security and nutrition. Elisa comprehensively understands food systems and the interrelatedness of public health, nutrition, the environment, equity, economics, and society. (Our food choices are one of the daily constants in our lives that influence both carbon emissions and carbon drawdown. Simple changes can make a WORLD of difference. Elisa will provide a few tips at each screening.)
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🌱EVENT SPONSOR: Climate Action NOW (CAN) 501c3. EVENT PARTNERS: Network NOVA, TRACE-The Zero Waste Store in Vienna, Fairfax Invasive Removal Alliance (FIRA), and Go Electric DMV.

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